PROPERTY RELATED ARTICLES

There seems to be a lot of confusion between a Title Deed and Deed of Transfer. Basically it is exactly the same document. Title Deed is just a more common name that is used. The legal documentation submitted when transferring a property is called a Deed of Transfer. We have had quite a few queries regarding this and had to explain that they are in essence the same documents. Next time you order a Title Deed and receive a Deed o...

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Who is involved in the bond registration process? The seller an estate agent the buyer a transferring attorney (appointed by the seller to transfer the property to the buyer's name) a bond attorney (appointed by the bank receiving the bond) a cancellation attorney (appointed by the bank cancelling the seller's bond) Note: The same attorney could deal with more than one or all of the above transactions....

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An onerous title deed condition that isn’t discovered in time could delay or prevent the progress of a property development resulting in serious cost implications for the developers. Alternatively, such an omission could be costly when buying or selling property. The deeds registration offices had a system whereby deeds were lodged in duplicate and the Deeds Office would endorse changes of ownership, caveats, interdicts, mortgage bonds, and servitudes against the title deeds. The...

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When you buy a property, you need to get the Title Deed transferred into your name. This deed constitutes proof that you are the owner of the property. You will need the assistance of a conveyancer to help you transfer the Title Deed into your name. You will only become the owner of the property when the Registrar of Deeds signs the transfer. A copy of the title deed is kept at the Deeds Office and can be obtained via ...

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The following information at the Deeds Registry can be obtained via mydeedsearch.co.za: The registered owner of a property The conditions affecting such property Interdicts and contracts in respect of the property Purchase price of the property Rules of a sectional title scheme A copy of an antenuptial contract (ANC), d...

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Now you can track the progress of a property or bond registration at the Deeds Office. Our online property registration tracking service allows you to find out exactly where in the registration process a property is. Too often attorneys keep you in the dark about the progress of the registration. Now you can also keep an eye on the registration process....

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mydeedsearch has been successfully helping expats in Ireland to obtain information from the Deeds Office to aid them in getting housing subsidies in Ireland. Basically the government in Ireland requires you to provide proof that you do not own any property in your land of birth. Trying to get this from the Deeds Office is a near impossible task if you are overseas. We have successfully obtained...

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You can use our service to obtain information about a property. We have a live link into the Deeds Office allowing us to obtain accurate information from the Deeds Office database. We can even provide you with contact information on the registered owner. We are different than other service providers because we can find information on a property no matter what information you give us. You can give us a street address, erf number, ...

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Your Ante Nuptial Contract ("ANC") is one of the most important documents you will sign in your lifetime. Most people don’t understand its importance but basically your ANC governs what will happen to all your assets and liabilities on death or divorce. Where can I get a copy of my Ante Nuptial (Marriage) Contract? Most people don't know this but there are basically 2 places where you can get...

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If you have lost or misplaced your original marriage contract, you can, as with Title Deed Documents, order a copy of a Marriage (Antenuptial) Contract via mydeedsearch.co.za. We will request it on your hehalf from the Deeds Office and deliver it via email. It has never been easier to obtain a copy of your antenuptial contract....

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